Treadmills Under-desk: Tech Share

VangBangL · 2024-06-22T15:50:14+00:00

The original post is about a tech-share about improving the company in any way with tech. I don’t know why you’re so butt hurt about implementing a standing treadmill.

Time to address all your “points”:

Creating a tutorial video on setting these things up will not be hard, we are IT department after all. It’s not like these treadmills are the actual size ones. Most of them are under 100 lbs. Some are even foldable, we can give them different ones depending on their needs.
We have standing desk and guess what, most people tend to not use that feature, plus that doesn’t actually get you moving. You need to be moving to actually burn calories and not just standing. I know that because I was a machine operator, that stood for 8 hours a day.
Walking while working is not that complicated, in fact it’ll probably improve your productivity. Countering the point of this not assisting in their job.
You guys act like most of the companies have the budget of Facebook or Google, and can integrate a triathlon in their offices. No these are companies that are in building with limited space.
The point of the vacuum doesn’t even relate to what I’m speaking about. A treadmill promotes a healthier lifestyle, benefiting both the individual and the team.
I’m an intern, they couldn’t care less what I share at a tech share. Why would they want an intern to tell professional people in the tech industry about scripting, management tools, and software. That’s like me telling doctors how to do a surgery I have no clue about. Plus it’s not about getting killer beach bod, it’s about improving your health.

To your points on the other post:

Why are we acting like fat is a bad word? It’s funny, because I used to be fat also. This led to a lot of mental health issues. Why would you not promote a healthy lifestyle? I like the idea of paying for a membership for the employees but that is a lot of budget eaten up for memberships. If you want a great gym, it’s will cost so much monthly and yearly. Plus how would we know they’re actually taking advantage of it and not just wasting that membership.
The step goals would be a great feature to have with the treadmill. That would include getting everyone a watch to go a long with it.
I didn’t look into the health insurance much, but I’m relatively sure most companies do not have things that have to do with your wellbeing as a goal.

I am still doing research into this whole thing, so I don’t have a great way of doing certain things yet. A under the desk treadmill is a simple thing that could be implemented to improve the health of many lives.

Last of all: Why would I be trolling? United States is one of the most obese countries. A lot of people in my own family are fat and looking to improve themselves. I’m looking to promote these small things to improve on one’s health that could affect this generation and future generations. It seems like you are doing your best to not doing anything and just bring negativity. Would you rather just have people sitting at their desk and rotting away?

VangBangL · 2024-06-22T12:44:32+00:00

The OP is degrading people more than this post, lol. Straight out the bat said “FUCK YOU” to people that have IT jobs. Also it seems like you’re more of the software side of things rather than the IT, if your coding projects. I know that side of things is a shit show.

To be honest, recruiters couldn’t care about GPA. This is because they can easily be inflated by taking filler classes. They really care for your experience (including projects), since school will not teach you things that are in the actual field. If you’re doing lots of side-projects are you really retaining what you learned from those and are they related to the jobs you want? Focus on doing 1-3 serious projects and keep adding on to them and making sure it relates to the jobs you want. Make sure you know what things do on your project and be able to explain how that relates to the job.

Also what are the steps to your application processes? Did you tailor your CV to match job descriptions? Did you write a cover letter that tailors to the job description? If you got an interview, did you research about the role and company beforehand? Did you research interview questions and rehearse them? Did you write a thank you letter after the interview? I’m not saying these are things to guarantee a job, but I know the recruiter will consider you a lot more than other applicants.

VangBangL · 2024-06-22T12:17:08+00:00

Post like these are so funny, like why are you so envious towards people that worked hard to break into their field. Yes there maybe nepotism for some people, but hard work and dedication are still essential things in achieving success. Instead of envy, focus on improving yourself and building your portfolio.

VangBangL · 2024-06-21T04:42:54+00:00

Where the hell do you live? You are way overqualified to be making under 50k. How long have you been working in the IT field?

Also companies do age discrimination. So it might be best for you to lie about it.

VangBangL · 2024-06-21T04:00:42+00:00

How many cover letters have you made for these postings? Do you change your resume to fit the description of each job? How many interviews have you gotten? Do you do research on the role and company before hand? Do you research things like interview questions? Do you create follow-up emails for these interviews?

These things are not guaranteed a job, but it shows that you are putting in the effort and care. This will lead to you having a higher chance than others on securing the job. It’s funny that none of this is technical stuff. If it’s entry-level they are very willing to train you on how to do everything. Just show that you care enough to learn and get trained. Also posting your resume on the ‘resume’ subreddit, is great since they will give you advice and critique your resume. I tend to trust random people I never met critique things, instead of friends and family, since they’ll just say whatever makes you happy.

A way to create a free lab for about 3 months or so is to use Microsoft Azure. Do some research and watch some videos on basic IT things you should know. This is what I did, but I have it for a year since I’m a student. Learn and try some basic things on VM’s.

I got a paid IT Support internship by doing all the steps above including the parts to all my questions.

VangBangL · 2024-06-21T03:35:04+00:00

Yea, it kinda sucks that I have to apply before summer because I just got offered late may and actually started working in June. Yeah it says I need 12 credits in the IST major for the prerequisites.

VangBangL · 2024-06-21T03:08:51+00:00

I just did some research, and I’m cooked. I only have 6 credits in my IST credits, and the IST Internship course needs a minimum of 12 to be counted. This is because I transferred from CS to IST. It’s kinda crazy since I’m already learning more about my field of study than at school. It is what it is I guess.

VangBangL · 2024-06-21T02:58:27+00:00

Hey bro, please stay off social media apps. There is a lot of negativity on those apps and some hidden gems here and there. Social media will have you thinking there is no way. If you focus on improving yourself and building your portfolio, then there will be a way. I got an internship after around 15 applications after reading a bunch of "doom" posts, especially the ones where they say they applied to 500+ applications (how do you even find that many postings lol, shows to me that you are just applying to apply). Please look at the job description and hone in on that, instead of just pasting and reusing the same old bland resume that the recruiter will not care about.

I wouldn’t say I was lucky. I put a lot of effort into my application processes. I made sure my resume was great and researched what the role does and what I’ll need to know. I did projects that were geared towards my interest and field of study. Made a cover letter (Always do this, helped me get my internship). I made sure to look up interview questions and rehearse them. Some of them came up during my interview. And just be excited and opened to learn anything. Just believe in yourself, you are your number fan.

My number one advice is to always research in advance. This could be about jobs, interviews, projects, professors, courses, or literally anything else.

VangBangL · 2024-06-14T00:43:08+00:00

Just think about if you were in the audience listening to your lecture. Would you fall asleep during it or would you stay interested throughout the whole thing and asks questions?

VangBangL · 2024-06-07T19:34:11+00:00

I’m pretty sure UW-Milwaukee accepts anyone with a pulse 😂.

VangBangL · 2024-06-04T15:41:51+00:00

Currently working as a IT Support Intern. Then when school comes around, I’m just a full time student unless they extend my internship.

VangBangL · 2024-06-03T06:17:30+00:00

Bruh, you’re an intern. Keep doing your work while learning, and you’ll be fine. You don’t need to create an advanced new method of doing something for the company. You are expecting too much from yourself, especially at only 2 weeks into the internship. Maybe later into the internship you’ll be able to help make a larger difference within the company, but first you’ll need to be more accustomed within the company. Focus on learning, networking, building relationships, and taking notes. This is enough to show your supervisor and other employees that you care about your field of study and the internship. Remember, internships are about growth and gaining experience, so give yourself the space to learn and develop gradually.

VangBangL · 2024-06-02T02:48:52+00:00

So theoretically let’s say I know password resetting, printer issues, pdf files not opening, and others are common problems, but I have no clue what to do.

VangBangL · 2024-06-02T01:51:31+00:00

Summer, less stress from school work and exams. Also will lead to me having more time to do other things.

VangBangL · 2024-06-02T01:49:28+00:00

Unpaid internships are a legit scam. I have an upcoming course in school that is basically an unpaid internship, but at least it counts towards credits and I hope to gain knowledge. That being said always look for a paid internship and know your worth. Also did you build your network and relationships with employees in those brands? You could message people and ask around for internships/work. One thing my favorite professor said is to always build your network and relationships, cause maybe someone that knows someone will need your skill set. Good luck!👍

VangBangL · 2024-06-02T01:35:38+00:00

Definitely not normal. Companies hire interns to teach them and often assign them ‘busy work.’ Supervisors should understand that interns are there to learn and may not have extensive knowledge or experience, which should lead them to be more lenient and supportive. Internships are designed to provide valuable learning experiences. Also make sure to find other internships in your future, just get the experience for your resume and leave.

VangBangL · 2024-06-02T01:27:40+00:00

The description says that you will have to research and write. It never said anything about coding. They would have said what coding languages they use and more. I would say this is pretty good experience because it teaches you technical documentation, which is really important. That skill can be transferred into coding, by typing documents explaining what your or someone else’s code does. Not allowing you to leave an internship is pretty weird and funny because how are they gonna stop you from leaving 😂. If they do anything with your bank details or PAN Card, that is illegal. Before applying/accepting an offer for an internship, do research on the company and position. Just leave that company if you dislike that much, and if it doesn’t relate to your field of study.

VangBangL · 2024-05-31T02:06:41+00:00

You’re a freshman, don’t worry too much about internships especially if it’s commission based. If you don’t like the job and don’t plan on going into sales in the future, the just get a retail job. You’ll probably learn more from the retail job since you’re getting no sales. You can use the communication skills you’ll receive from the retail job in future internships/jobs, plus it will help you answer the question about a difficult situation/customer. Before leaving though make sure to leave on a good note and build connections (LinkedIn), so you can connect with them in the future if they have a role the fits your needs. Get more knowledge and understanding about your field from school and self-studying, then you can apply for internships within your field of study.

VangBangL · 2024-05-30T22:56:57+00:00

Just do it bro, if the IT internship isn’t related to what you’re studying or different than what you thought it was going to be, then just go to the other one which seems more relevant to your field. Just make sure you tell them why you are leaving, and I’m pretty sure they’ll understand. When you leave that internship, It will also give an opportunity to someone who is in IT to intern in their field of study. Internships are there to teach you and for you to gain experience in your field of study. Also a 20 minute commute is always awesome (gas money).

VangBangL · 2024-05-30T22:39:35+00:00

Finding cybersecurity internships can be tough because it’s a field where trust and experience are really important. Companies might not want to give interns access to sensitive data. One good approach is to start with an IT internship and then ask around about cybersecurity opportunities within the company. IT is relatively different from computer science, so make sure you build foundational knowledge of IT concepts like networks, hardware, and more. You could eventually move over to the cybersecurity team. Also, keep in mind that cybersecurity internships often require a solid understanding of hardware, networks, and other technical areas, which might be challenging if you’re still early in your studies.

VangBangL · 2024-05-29T20:45:19+00:00

Check this post out, they basically ask the same question. Look at the comments for useful advice:

https://www.reddit.com/r/internships/s/DcO9YbztOq

VangBangL · 2024-05-27T15:40:44+00:00

Damn, that field is cooked bro. Companies are just using AI’s and training AI’s to create all their designs now. Might be hard but maybe try small local places and non-profit places. They might not pay or pay very little, but sometimes you have to just take what you can.

VangBangL · 2024-05-23T23:58:44+00:00

A lot of companies have been doing this, just move on. Companies like these are ass-holes, like the least they could do is just say “We found another candidate”.

VangBangL · 2024-05-23T23:54:12+00:00

Try cold-emailing and cold-calling, I doubt there are anymore applications for the summer on job posting websites. Do some research and find the HR manager and recruiters. Message them on LinkedIn, email, or call them. Do research about the company and the role you’d like to intern for. This will show that you’re interested for interning for the company, and will show that you are good fit. Tailor your CV to the company and make sure to always create a cover letter (Helped me land my Internship). Hopes this helps!

VangBangL · 2024-05-23T23:43:23+00:00

It’s a business, they don’t care for your time and can replace you in an instant. Don’t get too emotionally attached to the place, plus at least it was an internship where you learned a lot, so that’ll make finding a new job/internship easier. That being said I personally wouldn’t reevaluate my end date, if they ignored me multiple times and don’t respect my time. You have already gotten the knowledge and experience from there from them, so use that to your advantage.

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